A Comparison of the Potential and the Euler Formulations of the Equations of Motion for Transonic Flow (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Kevin McGrattan

9780656023219: A Comparison of the Potential and the Euler Formulations of the Equations of Motion for Transonic Flow (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 065602321X ISBN 13: 9780656023219

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how different flow models handle transonic flight and wave drag.

This study compares nonconservative potential formulations with the Euler equations to show how each model handles transonic flow and shock effects. It examines practical implications for simulations and how to interpret results.

The content frames the models around transonic flow, shock waves, and boundary-layer interactions, using a common code framework to enable direct comparison. It highlights when the potential approach aligns with experiment and where the Euler formulation offers different insights, especially in shock handling and entropy considerations.

How the BGK potential code and Euler equations are used to study airfoils at transonic speeds.
How artificial viscosity and entropy play roles in predicting wave drag and shock behavior.
Ways to compute wave drag, including both pressure-based and entropy-based methods.
Practical takeaways for interpreting numerical results versus experimental data.

Ideal for readers who work with transonic aerodynamics, including engineers and students seeking a clear, side-by-side view of competing flow formulations.

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